Caramelized Onion Pizza With Melty Cheese (Print View)
Pizza featuring sweet caramelized onions and layers of melted cheese for a comforting, flavorful meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
→ Caramelized Onions
02 - 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
07 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
→ Cheese & Toppings
08 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup shredded fontina or Gruyère cheese
10 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Pizza Assembly
13 - 1 tablespoon cornmeal or flour for dusting
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. Place pizza stone in oven if using to heat thoroughly.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions, salt, and sugar. Cook stirring often for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and deeply caramelized. Stir in balsamic vinegar and cook 1 additional minute. Remove from heat.
03 - On lightly floured surface, stretch or roll pizza dough to 12-inch round. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel dusted with cornmeal.
04 - Brush dough lightly with olive oil. Spread caramelized onions evenly over dough, leaving 1/2-inch border.
05 - Top with mozzarella, fontina or Gruyère, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with thyme leaves and black pepper.
06 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling with browned spots.
07 - Remove from oven and slice. Serve hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The slowcooked onions become naturally sweet without any added sugar
- Three cheeses create that perfect pullapart quality everyone loves
- Its simple enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for guests
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- Rushing the caramelization process is the biggest mistake you can make
- Letting the onions stick slightly to the pan actually creates better flavor
- A truly hot oven makes the difference between good and great pizza
03 -
- Make extra caramelized onions and keep them in the fridge for up to a week
- A drizzle of hot honey after baking creates an incredible sweet and spicy contrast